Psalms 71:13

13 May my accusers perish in shame; may those who want to harm me be covered with scorn and disgrace.

Psalms 71:13 in Other Translations

KJV
13 Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt.
ESV
13 May my accusers be put to shame and consumed; with scorn and disgrace may they be covered who seek my hurt.
NLT
13 Bring disgrace and destruction on my accusers. Humiliate and shame those who want to harm me.
MSG
13 My accusers - make them lose face. Those out to get me - make them look
CSB
13 May my adversaries be disgraced and confounded; may those who seek my harm be covered with disgrace and humiliation.

Psalms 71:13 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 71:13

Let them be confounded
See ( Psalms 70:2 ) ;

[and] consumed;
like smoke; see ( Psalms 37:20 ) ; as antichrist will be with the breath of Christ's mouth, and the brightness of his coming, ( 2 Thessalonians 2:8 ) ;

that are adversaries to my soul;
that hated him with a diabolical hatred, as the devil hates the souls of men, and who has his name "Satan" from the word here used; all wicked men are Satans, full of enmity against God, and all good men; and such were David's enemies, spiteful and malicious, and nothing would satisfy them but his life;

let them be covered [with] reproach and dishonour;
as with a garment:

that seek my hurt;
see ( Psalms 35:26 ) ( Psalms 109:18 Psalms 109:19 ) ; as Absalom and his company; so Arama.

Psalms 71:13 In-Context

11 They say, “God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for no one will rescue him.”
12 Do not be far from me, my God; come quickly, God, to help me.
13 May my accusers perish in shame; may those who want to harm me be covered with scorn and disgrace.
14 As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.
15 My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long— though I know not how to relate them all.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Jeremiah 18:19
  • 2. S Job 8:22; Psalms 25:3
  • 3. ver 24; S Psalms 70:2
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